Emergency & Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Health System - Ohio; Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Belpre, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and pediatric respiratory care under supervision, including monitoring and evaluating therapy plans.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, initiating procedures, performing diagnostic tests, assisting in discharge planning, maintaining equipment, documenting care, and participating in quality/safety initiatives. Licensure and BLS required; ACLS/NRP preferred; 1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• ACLS and NRP preferred.
• 1 year prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient need for respiratory therapy and develop a plan of care.
• Initiate, conduct and evaluate therapeutic procedures and adjust plan as needed.
• Perform diagnostic tests and analyze results to guide care.
• Assist in discharge planning for respiratory patients.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment and supplies.
• Educate patients and families on medications, devices, and disease management.
• Perform ABG draws and maintain ABG systems.
• Respond to Code Blue, Rapid Response and other critical events.
• Provide invasive and noninvasive ventilation and related care as part of the ED team.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS & NRP preferred

Critical thinking

Education

Respiratory Therapist license (OH)

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Memorial Health System in Belpre, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and pediatric respiratory care under supervision, including monitoring and evaluating therapy plans.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, initiating procedures, performing diagnostic tests, assisting in discharge planning, maintaining equipment, documenting care, and participating in quality/safety initiatives. Licensure and BLS required; ACLS/NRP preferred; 1 year experience preferred.